Schumacher SP2 Battery Charger User Manual


 
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4. CHARGER LOCATION
RISK OF EXPLOSION
AND CONTACT WITH
BATTERY ACID.
4.1 Locate the charger as
far away from the battery as
the DC cables permit.
4.2 Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged;
gases from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.
4.3 Do not set the battery on top of the charger.
4.4 Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the
electrolyte specic gravity or lling the battery.
4.5 Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict the
ventilation in any way.
5. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS
5.1 Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after removing
the AC plug from the electrical outlet.
5.2 Attach the clips to the battery and chassis, as indicated in
sections 6 and 7.
6. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED
IN A VEHICLE.
A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY MAY CAUSE A
BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY:
6.1 Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by
the hood, door and moving or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is
necessary to close the hood during the charging process, ensure
that the hood does not touch the metal part of the battery clips or
cut the insulation of the cables.
6.2 Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can
cause injury.